Scrum Master

Scrum Master at Sanlam We are looking for a Scrum Master to support two or more squads within an established large‑scale Agile Release Train (ART). The role involves close collaboration with Product Owners, Developers, Testers, Business Stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters to drive alignment, flow, and continuous improvement. What you will do You’ll co‑locate with squads and work closely with Product Owners, Developers, Testers, Business Stakeholders, and other Scrum Masters. You will support the broader Agile Community of practice, coach new members, and shape an agile culture across the organisation. Responsibilities Coach and guide two or more cross‑functional squads within an established ART. Foster a high‑performing, empowered team culture built on trust, openness, and accountability. Facilitate all Agile ceremonies/cadences with purpose, ensuring they are engaging, outcome‑driven, and aligned to team goals. Partner with Product Owners to maintain a healthy, prioritised backlog and deliver incremental value aligned to business objectives. Proactively identify and remove impediments that block/hinder the team's progress. Support ART‑level ceremonies such as PI planning, PO Sync, Scrum Sync and Inspect & Adapt sessions. Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Release Train Engineer/s to improve flow and coordination across squads. Promote continuous improvement, helping teams reflect, adapt and evolve. Experience 4+ years as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or delivery leader within an Agile/Scaled Agile environment. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) with ability to apply them pragmatically. Exceptional facilitation and coaching skills, creating safe spaces for honest conversations, learning and accountability. Proven ability to influence and build relationships across teams and leadership layers. Experience supporting PI planning and working within a large Agile Release Train or similar scaled structure. A passion for servant leadership and helping others succeed. Knowledge of the release process, SDLC, Jira and Confluence, Miro. Qualifications Grade 12. Relevant IT qualification (degree or diploma) is advantageous. Relevant Agile certifications (CSM, A‑CSM, CSP‑SM, PSM I/II, SSM, SASM, SA, ICP). Knowledge & Skills Deep understanding of Agile principles, frameworks and practices. Understanding of Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, predictability, WIP) and how to use them to drive improvement. Empirical process control and fostering a culture of transparency, inspection and adaptation. Product delivery lifecycle and how Agile interfaces with design, architecture, testing and release management. Reporting and administration. Personal Attributes Action orientated and contributing through others. Prowess in aligning plans and contributing independently. Optimises work processes and drives quality decisions. Balances stakeholder needs and builds effective, collaborative teams. Career Development We offer opportunities across our five business clusters, including Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, and Santam. We pride ourselves on helping employees realise their worth and achieve great things. Commitment to Transformation Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our Employment Equity plan and targets are considered during the selection process. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr